Design Matters
Thoughts of an ArchitectA Message from The Firm
Our blog, Design Matters, is a place for our team to share our knowledge, community events, projects, resources, and opinions. It is a place for you to keep up with us and for us to hear from you. Thanks for reading!
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mini-Golf for Kids’ Sake 2023
This past Friday The Gaines Group team in Harrisonburg had the privilege of supporting the Harrisonburg-Rockingham ...
Black Women in Architecture
By Aliyah D. White.
According to The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), ...
Sometimes Being an Architect is a Roller Coaster
The job of an architect can be an emotional roller coaster. You get the opportunity to walk with your clients to ...
Should you install Solar PV on your Roof? Part 2
Here is part 2 to answer should you install Solar PV on your roof? Check out part 1 as well as one of our ...
Should you install Solar PV on your Roof? Part 1
Over the last couple of weeks, several people have posted questions on social media about adding solar ...
First Friday Artist: John A. Hancock
On Friday, September 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm, we are thrilled to host a First Fridays Gallery Opening at The Depot ...
Project Update: Meadow Branch Apartments Phase II
Phase II of Meadow Branch Apartments, a multi-family Luxury Living Community in Winchester, is underway. We are ...
Casa Cielo: Blending the in-between spaces
Designing custom homes in the Shenandoah Valley, like Casa Cielo, is a gift. We absolutely love working with our ...
Welcome Aimee Lawson to the Team
A big welcome to Aimee Lawson, our newest team member and Designer! In June, Aimee joined us all the way from ...
Welcome Aliyah D. White to the Team
We are thrilled to welcome Aliyah D. White to our team as one of our newest full-time Designers! Aliyah grew up in ...
Air Quality in the Home: VOCs and Envelopes
Recently, Charles spoke at “Living Well in Your Lifetime Home,” a workshop featuring three certified ...
First Friday Artist: Delaney Westwood
On Friday, August 4th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, we are excited to feature artist Delaney Westwood! Delaney is an ...